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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-18
MILLING NEaR CALVERT
DHpate sbout Pair of Mules Causes
Dick Brooks Dssth

~P"'e sbout q Pair of Mules Causes
Dick Brooks Dssth.
"a TO the Gazette.
.-L'ERT, TEX, Oct. 1.-THE neigh
'.O0Q some five miles east of here was
y! The scene of a most terrible trag-
- which cost 3 Dick Brock his life,
us vile 8 widow and nine little
rg orphans, and an old and well to
h. -'. ~ Of Robertson county fugitive
\ = We law. Dick Brock is poor man,
,, rs osen tenant on various farms
4, aefe Tor NUMBER of years, and was
Az: year tending on the place OF his
] a. -. b. II. Wheels, who did
"a AN'ng, has lived here since the
-, Is seventy to seventy-tive years
,on se Sno has accumulated considerable
,Fosy. He has always been regarded
ms oOo citizen, and his action in the
,s.Hs oi Brock is utterly astounding,
OnS mas fer several years been cad
rs' c os1Ween the parties, which az times
"aea an outbreak, and at other
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-18

Color blindness is twice as common
among Quakers as il is among the rest Of
the community, owing to their having
dressed In drab for generations, and thus
disused the color sense.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-18

With $4,000 capital 8 Connecticut man
went to Australia 8 year and half ago
and put his money into skating Kinks. II
is said that he now owns fourteen links
and that they net him SO, 900 year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
SUPERIOR COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE BoNNEY.

FRIDAY.-L. 10. Young vs. James WEIGH. The
defendant ordered a suit Of custom made clothes
and an overcoat of the plaintiff, who is tailor
at an agreed price of 500. and then neglected or
refused TO take them, and the plaintiff sues for
damages. TIE defendant was defaulted and this
was hearing IN damages. The plaintiff claims $50
as the damage. Decision reserved.
f. v. Chase for pltff.
Major ID. MacRae VS.. James Coombs. Action
TO recover 1888 for professional servicessas doc
tor, rendered to the wife of the defendant who
resides in Bath. The defendant denies that he
ever employed the plaintiff, and defendants
daughter claims that she called the doctor on her
own responsibility; that the doctor knew it, and
agreed that If he did not cure the woman he
would charge nothing; that he knew the defend
ant was opposed to his employment. The doctor
charges 81 for every visit he made while he was
staying III Bath, and for eleven visits he claims TO
have made from Portland especially TO see her. he
charges s22 apiece. The defendant also claims
that plaintiff has no diploma nor anything which
entities hun to practice medicine IN this State.
The plaintiff however, claims TO have graduated
from the Missouri Medical College in st. Louis,
and the Cincinnati Medical Institute, but cannot
ptCduco diplomas because they were burned in
the great fire at Chicago, in 1871, where he was
lhen located. The patient was i'll with dropsy,
ana uled IN June, after the plaintiff began his
treatment In April. The plaintiff denies that he
Decision reserved F~'
George Il. Iownshend for pltff
o., a dstt q coombs; Mattocks, COMBS & Neal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
BRIEF JoTTINCs.

The sessions of Centre street school will
be resumed Monday.
Bright and cool yesterday, with occasional
heavy clouds.
No new cases of diphtheria reported yes
terday.
The harbor was very quiet yesterday. Up
to 3 p. m. there had been few arrivals of
trading vessels and no fishermen.
We have received from the press of Steph-
en- Berry the proceedings of the 33rd annual
assembly of the Grand Council of Maine.
1.-The members of Alpha Lodge, K. of p,
passed pleasant evening at the house of
Mr., Charles L. True last evening.
IL Libby, produce dealer on Central
wharf, received yesterday a car of fancy
Jersey sweet potatoes in bulk.
The scaffolding has been taken down from
the Jose Block and the building presents q
very handsome appearance.
f. o. Bailey & Co.. yesterday sold the
house No. % Bracket street, to Henry Will
lams for $500.
Ancient Brothers Lodge of Odd Fellows
with the degree staff. will visit Elizabeth
City Lodge Tuesday evening, October 18th.
&uA' NhaiiCo Ndll anu MI. n. Il. BISHOP
have presented Mr.. AL Haskell, manager of
the City Hotel billiard room, with an ele-
CANT gold stemwinder watch and chain.
We understand that ST. Luke's sewing
school will resume its work today, the 18th
inst. at 2.15 p. m, at the usual place, corner
of Spring and South streets.
st. Adams Commandery worked the Red
Cross degree Thursday night. There was
quite an attendance of fratres from out of
the city.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
Portland Typographical Relief Society will
be held at the Argus Office. SATURDAY. after
noon, October llt 9TH, at so 8 clock.
- II was reported last evening that a boy
had been struck by the Flying Yankee near
Westbrook Junction, but Investigation failed
to reveal any facts concerning the report
The schooner James Dyer of this city, ar
rived at Gloucester yesterday with 22O bar
rels of mackerel. This is the largest catch
of mackerel reported for long time An
other catch of 100 barrels was also reported.
Deputy United States Marshal Andrews
has seized the schooner Plnafore lying at
Custom House wharf and placed keeper on
board The libelant is David M. Iockhart.
who places the libel for wages due him for
work on the schooner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Prizes for Short Stories.

The Sunday Telegram offers two prizes, of
$15 and $40 in gold, for short stories to be
written by present members of the Portland
High School or graduates of the class of 87,
the scenes to be laid in Maine Each story
is to be less than 5000 words, written only
on one side of the paper, in a clear hand, and
the manuscript to be in that Office by Novem-
Der 10. The real name of the writer must
accompany each.
Beginning November 90, one story win be
published each Sunday for eight wee ks, and
at the end of that time the readers of the
Telegram will be asked to express their
choice among the stories, and the two receiv-
ing the largest vote will be awarded the
prizes, the story and authors name being
published about January %, 1888.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Larccnv.

The other day man named Jack Gillen
thinking he would like suit of clothes
which John Larkin, who was intoxicated.
carried under his arm, proceeded at once to
withdraw the suit from the latter's grasp,
after which he started on the run down the
street. Larkin, perceiyng his loss, started
in pursuit, running in rather crooked line.
and shouting at the top of his voice for his
clothes. A policeman happened along and
arrested Larllin for drunkenness. the thief
making good his escape. Thursday evening,
however, Gillen was arrested by Officer
Merton, and was bound over by the Judge
until this morning, when he will be tried for
larceny.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Fatal Accident.

Thursday evening Mr.. Charles Ii. KIM
ball, the architect was coming down stairs
at the Falmouth Hotel and stopped to speak
to friend. While talking he half seated
himself OH the polished banister The floor
and stairways had been recently vanished
and were exceedingly slippery. In turning
Mr.. Kimball lost his balance and fell down
some twenty feet to the basement below.
At first it was thought that he was not seri-
ously injured, but later it was found that he
was suffering from conclusion of the brain,
and at $40 last evening he died. Coroner
Gould who was summoned decided that an
inquest was unnecessary
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
PERSo IN Al.

r. L.. Montague, the artist, left yesterday
for Boston on his way south for the winter.
He intends visiting Europe in the spring.
Mr.. John d. Bracket of Peaks Island
yesterday was appointed postmaster at that
place, vice William A. Mcintosh resigned.
Mr.. Norcross, master of the Lewiston
Grammar School, and Mr.. Chase, teacher of
singing in the Lewiston schools, are In Port
land looking over our schools.
Gen. B. f. Harris, superintendent of the
States public buildings, has returned to
Augusta with his wife and daughter from a
visit in Rockland.
Hon. Seth l.. Milliken will lecture in Or
land October 26th, at Penobscot the 27th,
South Penobscot the 18th, and at Bucksport
Centre the 10Th. The lectures are for the
benefit of Methodist societies.
Gen. Mitchell has appointed Second Lieu
tenant Charles A. Plummer, of Company B,
First Regiment Portland Mechanic Blues,
as aide-de-camp on the brigade staff with
the rank of first lieutenant.
The first of the week Miss Flora Bacon
and Miss Helen Robinson will sail in the
barkentine Harriet S. Jackson, Captain
Bacon, for Baltimore, and perhaps from
that port to Cuba. Their friends will wish
them pleasant voyage.
Mr.. w. III. Strickland, business manager
for A. H. Palmer's company, is at the Fall
mouth Hotel. This company will bring out
Jim, the Penman," at the Portland Thea
tire next Friday and Saturday evenings and
at a matinee on Saturday.
Mr. Frank Kinsman, of Augusta, has
purchased in New York, brown stone
house at No. 112 East 26th street. Its cost
was about $4,000 He expects to occupy
it as his home about the first of December.
He purchased it from Robert II, Mooney,
late president of the board of aldermen, it
being his private residence.
The pupils and friends of Dr.C. C. Rounds
formerly principal of the Pennington Nor
NAL School, are to give him a compliment
airy dinner in Portland Thanksgiving week.
Dr. Rounds is now principal of the Ply
mouth, N. H., Normal School, where he is
meeting with great success. The legislature
of that State has recently appropriated S12.-
600 to improve the school buildings, which
have been inadequate for the rapidly in
creaSing demands made unnn than
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

We regret to learn that Henry d. Smith
ESQ, the popular and able Secretary of the
Union Mutual Life Insurance Company.
finds our climate so severe that he does not
deem it prudent to spend the winters here,
and has in consequence rendered his resigna-
ton, with the intention Of establishing him
self in business in one of the Southern Pa
cifc States.
The directors and other officers of the
company are very unwilling to part with Mr..
Smith, who has served the company faith
iuiiy nearly twenty-five years; but. Of
course considerations of health must yield
70 an Others. He will leave here in few
weeks but his family win remain some time
longer before joining him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
DEATHS.

In this city, Oct. IA, Charles Ii. Kimball aged
30 years months 10 days.
Funeral service Sunday afternoon at O'clock
at No. 10 Locust street.
In Lgonia Village, Oct. 10, Mrs. Catharine Will
son. aged 40 years.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, at
her late residence.
In Biddeford, Oct. 6, Miss Amanda p Weleh
aged 40 years months.
10 Biddetord, Oct 8, Israel Emmons, aged II
years / month";
In Saeo. Oct. s, Geo. w. French, aged SO years.
In West Buxton, Oct IL, Ivory Libby, aged
n years.
In Brunswick, Oct. IL, Mrs. Clarissa s. Ellis,
aged ~ years.
J, In Brunswick. Oct, 7, VIM. c. Harmon, aged
48 years.
line funeral service of the late Isaac llsley
cummings, Md, will be held at his late residence
NO. 10 Munjoy street. this Saturday afternoon al
ESQ O'Clock. Friends are invited Burial at con
yenience of the family.
lThe funeral service Of the late Daniel L. De-
land VIII take place this Saturday afternoon AT
O'Clock, Qnstead of 2.30)
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
military Rifle Shoot.

Teams from the different companies will
meet next Tuesday and Wednesday at Au-
gusta for the annual competition for prizes
and medals.
The fact that Maine troops have taken the
lead in rifle shooting, and that they mean to
hold the lead. creates considerable interest
in the match The most of the firings will
be skirmish at stationary and moving tar
oats
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Rad Accident

Mrs. Andrew ]. Rich fell down the cellar
stairs in her residence last evening. Mrs.
Rich tripped at the top of the stairway and
fell the whole length. She received a COM
pound fracture of the nose, besides badly
spraining her wrist and shoulder, and being
severely bruised. Mrs. Richs many friends
will sympathise with her in her suffering.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Prof. Bright at shapieigh Fair.

AT the Shaplegh fair Prof d. c. Bright of
Newburyport, was matched against horse,
10 run two thirds of mile while the horse
mace mile. The horse won by four sec
ohds' Prof. Bright's time being minutes 9
seconds. Prof. Bright ran one-third of a
mile IN minutes % seconds and walked a
mile in minutes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
The loo-mIle Recruit made Happy

The man who walked hundred miles to
enlist in the army has recovered bis health
and flesh, aud yesterday was mustered into
the United States service. His Joy is now as
great as his disappointment was formerly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

In G0rha =, Oct. z, by Rev. Z. X. Colby Wal
lace +. Hodsdon and Miss Phena Il. Rideout
both of North Yarmouth.
In East Raymond. Oct. IS, by Rev. E. Bean
Frank D. Eager of Wardsboro VI, and Miss LIZ
Zie ID. Jordan of East Raymond.
In Fryebu &, Oct 8, Arthur j. Plummer OF Swe-
den and Matte A. Walker of Fryeburg
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Tired All Over

Is the expression lady used in describing her
condition before using Hoods SaysaparIla. This
preparation is wonderfully adapted for weakened
or low state of the system. 1t tones the whole
body. oyercomes that tired feeling, gives purity
and vitality to the blood and eleais and freshens
the mind. Try it IT, you feel tired ali over.
HOODS Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier has no
equal. IL tones the system, strengthens and in
ygorates, giving new life. | have taken it for
SAuNDERs, 81 Pearl Street. CINCINNATI q =.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Merry, the Halter.

Merry, the halter, is offering great bar
gains in fur goods this fall, especially in seal
sacques. gents fur sets and wolf robes. He
has a large stock to select from. For full
particulars see advertisement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

Bouquet, Atkinson's new perfume. This superb
distillation sweetly recalls fragrant Swiss flowers
Bright jewels, in setting of perpetual snow.
Mnch30 WAS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

Monday evening next will be the opening
night of this new place of amusement, and
it is the purpose of the management to make
It a family resort at popular prices Moth
Ing but hrst-class amusements will be Of
fered. The opening attraction will be the
Boston Ideal Speciality Combination. The
Garden will be open to the public this even
ing and all are cordially invited to
inspect the improvements that have been
made Reserved seats will be on sale at the
box office today, commencing at 10 a. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Resignation of Secretary sm,tn.

BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.
FRIDAY-Ann Joyce. Assault; fined So and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
The EngadIne

PREPARE for cool weather by calling on Me
Neill' who has one of the best stocks of clothing
in the city
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

Az . and p. m. today, f. o. Bailey & Co., will
sell at store No 44s Congress street, by order of
assignee, about 800 ladies' and children's cloaks.
nlsters, Jackets, etc. See auction column
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

u you once try Carter Little Liver p, rf,s
constipation,
you WI never be without them. They are purely
vegetable; small and easy to take. Don't forget
his.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

splendid assortment of children's overcoats
at McNeilrs
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

ONE OF the best lines of Mems and Youths
overeoats to be seen in the city is at McNeills.
All prices from So to s25.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

WORKING MEMS SUITS and winter pants SELL
ing cheap at McNeilps.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

John ID. Bracket was yesterday appointed
postmaster at Peaks Island, vice VIM A
Mcintosh, resigned
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
MARRIAGES.

MY heart is true as STEEL" My soap the
Index is pure as pure can be-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15

10y virtue Of license from Hon. Henry Q.
- Peabody, Judge Of Probate for the County OF
Cumberland, shall sell at Public Auction on the
premises at North Yarmouth, i'm said County OF
Cumberland, on Thursday the 18th day Of NOvem-
Der, 1887, at 10 O'Clock a. m, the following de-
seribed real estate.
No. l.. The homestead farm Of Barbour b.
Porter, late OF North Yarmouth, deceased; con-
tanning seventy (70) acres more or less, bounded
as follows On the north by land Of heirs Of Cephas
Perley, deceased; on the south by land OF Nehe-
miah Porter; easterly BY Royal river; westerly by
road leading to Gray.
No. 2. One other piece on parcei OF land con
tanning about four (4)acreg being portion Of the
home farm of said deceased. bounded as follows;
NOrtnerly by land of heirs Of Cephas Perley de-
ceased easterly ana sOutheFly by the road leading
from Gray to Walnut Hill. No. Yarmouth ives
terly by land Of George Porter
NO. .. Also, one other piece or parcel OF land,
situated 10 North Yarmouth, afot esaid, bounded
as follows: On the east by the road leading from
the Gray road, Hayes min and land Of Fannie
PeTley; nOrtheriy by Royal river; westerly by
land Of Nehemiah Porter; sOutheriy by land ~
Maine Central railroad company, containing
about fourteen (14) acres.
No. 4. Also, one pew In the Congregational
church at Walnut Hlll, North Yarmouth; said
above described real estate being subject 10 the
right of dover therein Of Emene r. Porter, wild
ow Of said Barbour b. Porter, aforesaid, deeeas-
ed. Terms made known az sale.
EMELINE +. PORTER, Administrative
Of the estate Of Barbour b. Porter, deceased
North Yarmouth, Oct rs, 1887. oett5dlaw3wS
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Hoods Sarsaparilla

"Feeling languid and dizzy, having no appetite
and no ambition to work, took Hoods Sarsapa-
rila with the best results AS health inyigor-
ator and for general debility think it superior to
anything else" A. A. RIKER, Utica n "
"Being run down from hard work tried Hoods
Sarsaparilla and 1t built me up that have CON
purifier and regulatory j. A. SMITH. CONNER
cial Bullptin Office Roston Macs ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Sunday Services.

BARGAINS in underwear at McNeilrs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-15
Makes the Weak Strong

when took Hoods Sarsaparia that heayi
ness in my stomach left; the dizziness in my head,
and the gloomy respondent feeling disappeared.
began to get stronger, my blood gained better
circulation, the GOODNESS in my hands and feet left
me, and my kidneys do not bother me as before"
G. w. HULL, Attorney-at-Law, Millersburg, o.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for So. Prepared
only by G. i. HOOD CO. Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-06
THE 0. D. PEASE POST CAMP FIRE.

1t must not be forgotten that the Camp
Fire of the O. D. Pease Post, G. A. r.,
will be hello next Monday, April II. Elk
tensive preparations have been made for
this interesting event by both soldier and
civilian. The addresses to be delivered
on the occasion by Gen NJ. Griffin, P
Cheek, Jr., aud other speakers, will be
well worth listening to. The Philhar-
mcnic band and Quartette will furnish
the music, Instrumental ard vocal. A
iull representation of the old Twenty
ninth Wisconsin regiment is expected to
be present and participate in The pleas
ures of the occasion. The proceeds be-
ing devoted to the relief fund, the ''boys
in blue" should receive liberal patron
age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-06
THE ELECTION.

At the municipal election held yester-
day more interest was manifested than
has been evinced in some years. The
weather was clear and pleasant and a
fair-sized vote was polled. Two of the
regular Democratic city ticket, VIM. F.
Voss for mayor and VI. ]. Gallagher for
one of the assessors, were elected without
opposition. G. Becker, the regular Demo
cratic nominee for treasurer, is defeated
by H. A. Block, indepen dent, by 103
majority, and G. j. Noack, Democratic
candidate for assessor, falls behind O. j.
Wenck, independent, ATT votes. The
regular nominees of the Democratic ward
caucuses are ell successful except c..
Kruger, Jr., for junior alderman in the
First ward, G. E. Parks for senior alder
man in the Third. and F. II. Breckenridge
for supervisor in the Seventh, who are
defeated by A. Tanck, FL. Finn anu F.
G. Sloan respectively. The common
council elected yesterday is the best one
chosen for several years, and good work
may be expected for the city. Below IS
appended the figures of the election:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-06
KOERNER' S SHOE STORE.

The shoe store of Jake Koerner has
been handsomely frescoed and finished
off in a most artistic manner, giving it
very fine appearance. In connection
with this improvement Jake has been re-
ceiving his spring stock of boots and
shoes. He has daily supply of every
thing in his line for ladies. children and
men, for spring and summer wear. His
stock is complete and the prices, as
usual, are as low AS the same goods can
be found in any market. Call and see
Jake's store and goods.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-06
GILMORE.

As announced in our last issue 2 S.
Gilmore and his celebrated band, with
its full strength, are now making a grand
tour OF the country, which will continue
until June ], during which he will visit
this city on Tuesday, Arrll 10. Thegreat
band-master has recently added a num-
Der of novel instruments, and the band
retains the strength of its famous soloists
who have helped to make and maintain
its enviabie reputation in Europe and
throughout this country. Miss Littia
Fritch, remembered as with Jesehy aid
Wilhelmj during their concert tours for
her ar,ellous success, is with the band
as prima donna. Seats will be on sale at
the postofice on and alter April Z.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-06

In the Second ward j. f. Bramer received 1874
votes for senior alderman and A. Zickert 121
votes for junior alderman. In the Fifth ward
a. Jaeger received 67 votes for supervisor and
d d. Scott los votes for Justice Maj Kempf
received % votes in the city for mayor
Harlow S. Orion had no opposition and is
elected associate justice of the supreme court
Judge Sloan is reelected Judge of the 18th ju-
dicial circuit
VIM. Schwefel is reelected chairman of Leb-
amen over Gneuwech by SO majority.
FORT ATKINSON, April 5.-The following entire
Republican town ticket was elected: Supervi-
sors, J. Williams, James Chapman, f. J. Beach,
clerk, Z. 5. Rice; assessor D. S. Damouth ;
treasurer. l.. b. Caswel. Jr. justices. l.. M.
Ranncy. +. Willard; canstables, C. Ii. Flint, A.
E. Jacox, James Brett